Mississinewa's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's fifth consecutive shutout on Friday. They claimed a resounding 57-0 victory over the Alexandria-Monroe Tigers at home. Fans of the Indians have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Mississinewa's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ah'Lijah Monday led the charge by rushing for 117 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Monday's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 104 rushing yards dating back to last season. Kellen Rock was another key signal caller, throwing for 178 yards and three touchdowns on only ten passes.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mississinewa was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Mississinewa's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. Kallen Quaderer led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Mississinewa's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Alexandria-Monroe, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-2.
Mississinewa will challenge Blackford at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mississinewa knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Blackford likes a good challenge. As for Alexandria-Monroe, they will venture away from home to face off against Oak Hill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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